How to travel from Dunkirk to Nimes, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Nimes is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance1,012km (629 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Dunkirk and Nimes is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 814km (506 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dunkirk and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Nimes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Nimes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunkirk and Nimes. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Montpellier. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Nimes. The distance is around 1,012km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Nimes

Transport options from Dunkirk to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 6 similar
3hrs
€240($240)
every 4 hours941km (585 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 15m
€295($295)
twice a week896km (557 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 20m
€240($240)
every 4 hours966km (601 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€155($155)
once daily1,025km (637 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 25m
€245($245)
once daily1,158km (720 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 20m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,000km (621 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, bus and plane4h 45m
€180($180)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Train
5hrs
€165($165)
4 times a day988km (614 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
€46($46)
twice daily1,121km (697 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€135($135)
on demand1,012km (629 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes